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The quality of health care in Central Texas will take a giant leap forward when UT’s Dell Medical School welcomes its first class in fall 2016. But that’s just the beginning.
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While Central Texans of all income levels will see more primary and specialty care options, people far beyond Austin will feel the positive effects of this medical school of the 21st century. The reason? Research. And lots of it. Dell Medical School will work with UT Austin’s colleges, schools, and departments to leverage their research strengths, including computer science and information technology, cell and molecular biology, computational medicine, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, pediatric health, chemistry, sociology, psychology, health care delivery systems, and health care policy. The possibilities are immeasurable.
It’s a unique opportunity — the first new medical school for a top-ranked university in 35 years and UT’s first new college from scratch in four decades. And Dell Medical is the only medical school in The University of Texas System on an academic campus. Longhorns can be proud of the discoveries yet to be made on the Forty Acres — ones that will lead to medical advances and new technologies that will change the face of health care for the nation and the world. The Dell Medical School is the result of a $50 million commitment from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.
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As we like to say on the Forty Acres, it’s always a good time to be a Texas Longhorn. The purpose of UT Athletics is to uphold the university’s standard of excellence while prioritizing the health, well-being, and development of the more than 500 student-athletes who compete in our 20 varsity sports. We exist to prepare students to win with integrity — in academics, in athletics, and in life.
Whether it’s through legislative advocacy, the Alcalde magazine, student leadership programs, or hosting the world’s largest tailgate party before home football games, the Texas Exes and its members support the university and its proud traditions. The association continues to have a lasting impact through its robust scholarship program, including the Forty Acres Scholars Program. We award $2.53 million in scholarships to more than 600 students each year. Texas Exes is able to support the university thanks to contributions by generous donors and dues-paying members. For more information, visit TexasExes.org.
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GROUNDBREAKING GIFTS If it’s been awhile since you’ve strolled the Forty Acres, you may be in for a surprise — or three. A trio of new buildings – enhancing learning and the student experience – is turning heads, and each was made possible through the generosity of UT alumni and friends.
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The Belo Center for New Media, serving the College of Communication and KUT Radio, could not have been built without substantial help from the Belo Foundation and members of Dallas’ Decherd and Moroney families, whose grandfather established The Dallas Morning News. The new Liberal Arts Building is a model for innovative funding and cost-effective planning and design. The building was self-funded by the college and built without tapping legislative or UT System funding. Nearly a quarter of its cost was covered by private donations. The Gates Foundation and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation joined forces to help build the Bill & Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex, which includes
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Dell Computer Science Hall. The complex encourages new levels of collaboration and innovation with open discussion areas and glass-walled labs. Two additional buildings are in the planning stages, and support from alumni and friends will be crucial to both. The Cockrell School of Engineering is seeking funds to build the Engineering Education and Research Center, a teaching, research, and student project space. And the McCombs School of Business is planning a new building to house its growing graduate programs. The building will be called Rowling Hall after a lead gift from alumni Robert Rowling and Terry Rowling and their family. Both the EERC and Rowling Hall could open by 2017.
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UT’s Landmarks public art collection is funded in part by private support. Projects such as this one by Sol LeWitt at the Gates Computer Science Complex help beautify the campus and engage the university community. Sol LeWitt, American, 1928 – 2007. Circle with Towers, 2005/2012. Concrete Block, 168 x 308 inches in diameter. Purchase, The University of Texas at Austin, 2011.